Classic and Latest Wedding Songs | Popular J‑Pop for Weddings and Receptions

Something CertainOda Kazumasa

A Certain Thing – Kazumasa Oda

This is Kazumasa Oda’s signature song “Tashika na Koto,” which has been featured in numerous dramas and TV programs.

As evidenced by the many artists who have covered it, it’s a deeply moving and powerful song that resonates in the heart, making it a perfect match for emotional productions.

Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Wedding Song [Music Video Short ver.]

This song was featured in the commercial for the bridal magazine “Zexy,” and after the ad aired, it received a flood of inquiries and was quickly released as a single in 2007.

The lyrics, characteristic of Kazuyoshi Saito, are distinctive and slightly philosophical, giving the song great depth.

It’s recommended for those seeking a wedding song with a unique twist.

In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – In the Useless (Official Video)

A song by Gen Hoshino that depicts the love hidden in everyday, ordinary moments.

The scenes of smelling each other’s hair and saying the scent of the nape is like bread convey a deep affection.

Released in September 2011, it reached No.

17 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

Hoshino has called it “the first love song I wrote head-on.” The piece embodies his desire to express love without saying “I love you.” The lyrics, tinged with a touch of shyness, evoke memories of the bride and groom and the life they will share.

As wedding reception background music, it will help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Can I try saying “I love you”?Matsushita Kohei

Kohei Matsushita – Is It Okay If I Say I Love You? (Music Video)

A love song that honestly recounts feelings for a lover, with Kohei Matsushita’s soulful vocals moving straight to the heart.

Written and composed by Takahito Uchisawa of androp, it was released digitally in October 2024.

With a warm tone that gives you the courage to say the words “I love you,” it captures those moments when you suddenly feel like expressing feelings that are usually too embarrassing to put into words.

It’s also perfect as a wedding song.

Whether on a special day spent with someone dear or in everyday life when you want to show your appreciation, it’s recommended as background music.

After listening to this song, why not tell that special person, “I love you,” too?

If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi

Wrapped in Gentleness – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

Since it’s a song used in a Ghibli film, I think many people have heard it.

The lyrics express the feeling of meeting by miracle, the world that begins for the two of them, and the wish for that place to always remain gentle, so I think it’s well-suited for weddings.

I also recommend its light, upbeat tempo.

At any timeMakihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

A classic song about the bond between loved ones, perfect for weddings.

Released by Noriyuki Makihara in September 1991, this track gained attention as the theme song for the film ‘No Abnormalities in the Recruiting Front’ and as a commercial song for KFC.

Its lyrics convey, in a straightforward way, the importance of staying true to yourself—perfect for couples embarking on a new chapter together.

Because it’s beloved across generations, your guests are sure to enjoy it, too.

Use it for a performance at the reception or as entrance BGM, and it will undoubtedly fill the venue with a warm atmosphere!

Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan

Kishidan – Marriage Fighting Spirit March “Best Buddy”

It was released in 2004 as Kishidan’s sixth single.

As the title suggests, it’s a wedding song celebrating a friend’s marriage, and the intro quotes Mendelssohn’s Wedding March.

It’s a popular choice for performances as a congratulatory song from friends to the bride and groom.